Object Details
- Description (Brief)
- One (1) 5 sen coin, proof
- Japan, 1875
- Obverse Image: Dragon circling surrounded by a pearled border with Kanji and English text.
- Obverse Text: Romanization: MEIJI / HACHI / DAI / NIHON / 5 / SEN (Translation: Year 8 of Meiji Great Japan 5 Sen)
- Reverse Image: Denomination within wreath, blossom above.
- Reverse Text: Romanization: GO / SEN (Translation: Five Sen)
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- 1875
- Physical Description
- silver (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1.5 mm x 15 mm; 1/16 in x 19/32 in
- Object Name
- coin
